In veterinary practice, the problem of overweight pets has become a steady undercurrent. Awareness is increasing, though, alongside resources for treatment. The challenge remains for veterinarians to prioritize the issue. Although prescribing a diet-and-exercise program sounds simple in theory, weight management can be far from simple in practice.

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Dr. J. Keith Flanagan, 1948-2013, trained thousands of paraveterinarians in Haiti, worked to control animal diseases in the country, and helped many of the country’s residents buy food, pay for education, or gain access to medicine.